European Perspectives on Exercise and Sport Psychology

European Perspectives on Exercise and Sport Psychology

Author: Stuart Biddle

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Published: 1995-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780873228268

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Provides sport psychologists and graduate students with an analysis of the European approach to the field. This book should also be a suitable text for undergraduate courses in physical education and sport and exercise science.


Sport and Exercise Psychology Research

Sport and Exercise Psychology Research

Author: Markus Raab

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2016-06-18

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 0128036656

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Sport and Exercise Psychology Research: From Theory to Practice provides a comprehensive summary of new research in sport and exercise psychology from worldwide researchers. Encompassing theory, research, and applications, the book is split into several themed sections. Section 1 discusses basic antecedents to performance including fitness, practice, emotion, team dynamics, and more. Section 2 identifies factors influencing individual performance. Section 3 discusses applied sport psychology for athletes and coaches, and section 4 includes approaches from exercise psychology on motivation and well-being. The book includes a mix of award winning researchers from the European Sport Psychology Association, along with top researchers from the U.S. to bring an international overview to sport psychology. - Includes international contributions from Europe and the U.S. - Encompasses theory, research, and applications - Includes sport psychology and exercise research - Features applied information for use with coaches, teams, and elite athletes - Identifies performance enhancers and inhibitors


Handbook of Research in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology: International Perspectives

Handbook of Research in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology: International Perspectives

Author: Dieter Hackfort

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13:

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Presents diverse applied issues and different areas of applied research in sport psychology. This handbook represents science-related practice perspectives from different continents and cultures. It provides a framework for knowledge-founded practices of psychological services to targeted samples within the sport and exercise domains.


Routledge Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Routledge Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Author: Athanasios G. Papaioannou

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-26

Total Pages: 1027

ISBN-13: 1134744544

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Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application. The book consists of 62 chapters, written by 144 contributors, deriving from 24 countries across the world. The chapters are arranged in nine cohesive sections: sport and exercise participants; the influence of environments on sport and exercise; motor skills; performance enhancement; building and leading teams; career, life skills and character development; health and well-being enhancement; clinical issues in sport psychology; and professional development and practice. Each chapter contains chapter summaries and objectives, learning aids, questions, exercises and references for further reading. Its comprehensive scale and global reach make this volume an essential companion for students, instructors and researchers in sport science, sport and exercise psychology, psychology, and physical education. It will also prove invaluable for coaches and health education practitioners.


Becoming a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional

Becoming a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional

Author: Andrew Friesen

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 1136202579

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This edited book by two prominent professionals of Sport and Exercise and Performance Sciences addresses relevant issues and experiences as one becomes a sport, exercise and performance psychology practitioner. Chapters discuss the supervision and training involved along with models of practice, theory, techniques, and ethical issues.


Advances in Sport Psychology

Advances in Sport Psychology

Author: Thelma S. Horn

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9780736057356

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This third edition presents a thorough review of the literature and terminilogy in key topic areas. The clear explanation of potential research directions and the list of contributors make this a must-have book for students of sport psychology.


The New Psychology of Sport and Exercise

The New Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Author: S Alexander Haslam

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-08-17

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 1529738393

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′The Roger Federer, the Steffi Graf, the Usain Bolt of all books about the psychology of sport, packed with insight and wisdom’ - Brian Viner, Sports writer and author of Pelé, Ali, Lillee, and Me This is the first textbook to explore and explain the contribution of social groups and social identity to all aspects of sports and exercise — from leadership, motivation and communication to mental health, teamwork, and fan behaviour. In the context of increasing recognition of the importance of group processes for athletic performance, engagement in exercise and the business of sport, this book offers a new way of understanding, researching and practicing sport and exercise psychology Written by an international team of researchers at the cutting edge of efforts to apply social identity principles to the world of sport and exercise, this will be an essential resource for students, teachers and practitioners who are keen to be at the forefront of thinking and practice.


Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 4E

Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 4E

Author: Horn, Thelma

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1492528927

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The fourth edition of Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides advanced psychology students with a thorough examination and critical analysis of the current research in sport and exercise psychology.


Career Transitions in Sport

Career Transitions in Sport

Author: David Lavallee

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13:

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This book was written for sport psychologists and other practitioners who are concerned with the well-being of athletes who are facing the difficult transition from a sports career and the regret anxiety and identity loss that can accompany retirement. This is a groundbreaking collaboration by international scholars providing an overview of empirical theoretical and applied perspectives on sports career transitions.


New Approaches to Sport and Exercise Psychology

New Approaches to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Author: Reinhard Stelter

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1841261491

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The book is a collection of the keynote addresses of the 11th European Congress of Sport Psychology in Copenhagen, July 2003, including three further articles, one from the president of the congress, Reinhard Stelter, one from the winner of the Young Researchers award, and one from the new president of FEPSAC. The about 450 congress participants showed great interest in the speeches. They are not published anywhere else. The editors regard the article as an important contribution to the future development of sport and exercise psychology.